This trick sounds crazy at first, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to clean your bathroom any other way.

Baking paper is the secret weapon against limescale and dried water droplets.

How does it work? Baking paper is coated on both sides with a thin layer of silicone (or wax) that has excellent water-repellent properties. When you run it over the surface, two things happen:

Mechanical cleaning: The fine structure of the paper perfectly removes fresh limescale deposits and soap scum without scratching the surface.

Protective film: A silicone micro-film forms on the surface being cleaned. Water then beads up much faster and doesn’t form new deposits.

What do you constantly knock over in the bathroom? Faucets: Simply take a piece of baking paper, crumple it up, and polish the chrome surfaces with it. They’ll shine like new, and the dull coating will disappear.

Shower walls and glass: Constantly battling water droplets on the glass? Wipe them off with the paper and create an invisible protective film that will make the glass much slower to get dirty again.

Mirrors: It’s also excellent for quickly and streak-free polishing a mirror. Here’s how (step by step): Tear off a suitable piece of baking paper.

Crumple it into a ball in your hand (this makes it easier to work with and helps it conform to the creases). Begin polishing the surface in circular motions with dry or slightly damp paper. Tip: It works best on a dry or slightly dewy surface.

See the difference – a radiant shine without expensive chemicals or unpleasant odors. So, grab a roll of baking paper from the kitchen now, or go ahead and polish that faucet!